Ladbrokes Townsville Cup
Bumper bonuses headline Northern Queensland Winter Racing Carnival in
2026
The new Great Northern Crowns bonus initiative, proudly sponsored by Great Northern, will see $1 million in bonus payments add even more excitement to this year’s carnival.
Central & North Queensland will come alight as sprinters and stayers alike take their shot at a $500,000 bonus for winning four respective sprint or cups features throughout the 2026 Northern Winter Racing Carnival.
Townsville takes centre stage for the $150,000 Townsville Cup!
Feature racing action hits Cluden Park on Saturday, August 8, with the club hosting an action-packed day of racing including the Cup and time-honoured $100,000 Cleveland Bay Handicap headlining a huge day in sunny Townsville.
Grab your crew and get trackside.
What's on
The venue
Gates open from 10am.
18+ event.
Trackside access included for all ticket-holders.
Bars, food outlets, bookmakers and TAB facilities available on course.
Fashions on the Field, entertainment and DJs throughout the day.
Official afterparty to follow after the last race.
Racewear and smart attire encouraged.
No BYO food or beverages permitted.
Bag checks and security screening apply
Races
TOWNSVILLE CUP - True Weights apply, refer to LR64B.
CLEVELAND BAY - True Weights apply, refer to LR64B.
MAGIC MILLIONS TOWNSVILLE GUINEAS 4YO Handicap (QTIS bonuses applic) -
BELLE OF THE BURDEKIN Fillies and Mares BENCHMARK 70 Handicap
RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 Handicap
Maiden Handicap (QTIS bonuses applicable)
